A disturbing video has surfaced on social media, showing a 23-year-old man, identified as Success, being apprehended after hacking his father to death with a cutlass in Sapiel, Delta State.
The incident has sparked widespread shock and outrage, with many expressing concern about the increasing rate of violent crimes in the country. This incident comes on the heels of other recent tragic events, including the alleged ritual killings of young women and the gruesome murder of a woman by her gospel singer boyfriend.
A 23 year old man identified as Success has håcked his father to de@th with a cütlass in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State💔 pic.twitter.com/wlMQ8dzjB6
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) January 14, 2025
The video, shared by an X (formerly Twitter) influencer, Oyindamola, shows the young man being tied up and taken away by authorities. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear.
Netizens have reacted with horror and sadness, with many calling for justice and an end to the escalating violence in society.
@TeemarsBeauty : Omg what is happening with this generation ? Raising children is not even by being a strict parent again. It’s a special grace.
@kirahdollz: He wan do ritual too.. this small boy.
@dmasterdon2 : Things dey happen oooo.
@Northerner0: Hadith narrated in Sahih Muslim, where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “There will come a time when the killer will not know why he killed, and the one killed will not know why he was killed.” The moment is here !🤦🏾♂️.
@Mrklassiq_ : This 2025 has a lot in stock.
@fortunateozuyak : This is just the beginning of the year.